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We've hosted countless parties and business meetings here at the Jockey.


Our multi-room layout means that whatever you might have planned, you can choose the right room/s for the size and style of your event, whether it's a wedding, civil partnership, birthday party, anniversary, christening, leaving party, club meeting, works "do", end of term bash, welcome home party or just a plain old excuse for a get together.



Each section of the pub is different in size and has its own distinct feel:

• The Tap Room has a capacity of 45 seated or 70 standing. It also has its own dedicated section of bar, open fire in winter and is easily accessed from the main entrance.

• The Snug is exactly as the name suggests, a cosy C shaped room seating around 30, with open fire in winter. Once again, the room is easily accessed from the main entrance.

• The Lounge is our biggest room, seating around 50 but with standing room for another 100 or so. Alternatively, additional tables can be laid in this room to provide extra seating. As the Lounge is the hub of the pub, we are limited to the times we can hire this space out and the amount of space we can give you, unless you are considering hiring the whole venue.

• The Dining Rooms seat 40 comfortably. They are situated to the rear of the pub, and thus have a much more private feel to them. They have their own entrance from Beech Road and another one directly onto the Terrace, so it is possible to create a private outdoor area should you wish.

Works being carried out in Phase 2 (Sept-Oct 2010) will provide:

- an additional 20 covers for the Dining Rooms across 3 rooms at first floor level
- a Private Dining Room with seating for 12
- additional staircases linking all 5 of the dining rooms with the Snug and the microbrewery
- a separate (moveable!) bar for the Dining Rooms.

We don't want to bamboozle you but as you can see, there are already countless possibilities. When Phase 2 is complete, these possibilities will be endless! The best thing to do is speak to us.


CATERING REQUIREMENTS

In addition to our usual wide range of beers, wines and spirits, bespoke canapes, fork and buffet menus can be arranged to suit your requirements. We will tailor-make a package that is right for you, from a humble hot pot supper with real ale to a hog roast carvery with scrumpy.


SAMPLE BUFFET MENUS

We often get asked for sample buffet menus. Although we are reluctant to do this, as we prefer all our functions to be tailor-made, here goes (but remember you can have whatever you like so we must stress this is for guidance only):

• Menu A - £5 per head

selection of sandwiches
tuna mayonnaise
mature cheddar and tomato
roast chicken and aioli

mini sausage rolls
broccoli and Stilton quiche

• Menu B - £7 per head

selection of sandwiches
tuna mayonnaise
ham and wholegrain mustard mayo
roast chicken and aioli
Welsh rarebit on brioche

mini sausage rolls
broccoli and Stilton quiche
spicy hummus and grilled ciabatta

• Menu C - £10 per head

selection of sandwiches
poached salmon and cucumber
roast chicken and aioli
grilled Stilton and onion marmalade
ham and egg mayonnaise

smoked salmon quiche
mini sausage rolls
potted duck on toasted brioche
spicy hummus and grilled ciabatta
selection of local cheeses


Before you contact us, we would ask you to bear in mind that we're a busy place, and at peak times (ie Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday) it may not be possible for us to give you a dedicated area.


CORPORATE EVENTS AND BUSINESS MEETINGS

For daytime business meetings of up to 40 people, we can provide private use of our Dining Room(s).
The Dining Rooms have their own separate entrance if required.
In return for us meeting your catering requirements for the day, room hire is free of charge.
Projector facilities are available (3 days notice required).
Ideal for training days and away days.

Offered Mon-Fri 9-5pm (times negotiable by arrangement)

Feel free to call us to discuss your requirements in more detail, or get in touch via the CONTACT US page to get the ball rolling.

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